Senior principle engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Senior principle engineer gender statistics
13.6% of senior principle engineers are women and 86.4% of senior principle engineers are men.
- Male, 86.4%
- Female, 13.6%
Senior principle engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.4% |
| Female | 13.6% |
Senior principle engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$124,773
Female income
$121,615
Senior principle engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior principle engineer positions over time. Currently, 13.6% of senior principle engineers are female.
Senior principle engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.41% | 9.59% |
| 2011 | 90.15% | 9.85% |
| 2012 | 89.00% | 11.00% |
| 2013 | 88.42% | 11.58% |
| 2014 | 89.72% | 10.28% |
| 2015 | 89.04% | 10.96% |
| 2016 | 87.87% | 12.13% |
| 2017 | 88.58% | 11.42% |
| 2018 | 87.77% | 12.23% |
| 2019 | 89.61% | 10.39% |
| 2020 | 88.38% | 11.62% |
| 2021 | 86.43% | 13.57% |
Senior principle engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior principle engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Principle Engineer | 86% | 14% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Senior principle engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior principle engineers is White, which makes up 65.7% of all senior principle engineers. Comparatively, 15.4% of senior principle engineers are Asian and 10.5% of senior principle engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.7%
- Asian, 15.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.5%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Senior principle engineer race
| Senior principle engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.7% |
| Asian | 15.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Senior principle engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how senior principle engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior principle engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.55% | 4.14% | 15.11% | 6.50% |
| 2011 | 73.98% | 4.29% | 12.57% | 7.79% |
| 2012 | 73.71% | 3.40% | 13.87% | 7.32% |
| 2013 | 72.78% | 4.37% | 13.68% | 7.38% |
| 2014 | 71.37% | 4.45% | 14.58% | 7.71% |
| 2015 | 71.20% | 4.95% | 14.03% | 8.40% |
| 2016 | 70.28% | 4.13% | 14.71% | 8.42% |
| 2017 | 69.57% | 3.64% | 15.37% | 9.44% |
| 2018 | 69.55% | 3.71% | 16.09% | 8.44% |
| 2019 | 67.35% | 3.89% | 17.40% | 9.30% |
| 2020 | 67.50% | 4.37% | 15.31% | 9.27% |
| 2021 | 65.69% | 4.29% | 15.45% | 10.52% |
Senior principle engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian senior principle engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american senior principle engineers have the lowest average salary at $122,063.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $126,050 |
| White | $122,429 |
| Black or African American | $122,063 |
| Asian | $130,042 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $123,457 |
Average senior principle engineer age
See how the average age of senior principle engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Senior principle engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 37 |
| White | 42.5 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 39 |
| Asian | 38 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 40.5 |
Senior principle engineer age breakdown
The average age of senior principle engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the senior principle engineer population.
Senior principle engineer age breakdown
| Senior Principle Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Senior principle engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for senior principle engineers is bachelor's degree, with 69% of senior principle engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 5%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Senior principle engineers by degree level
| Senior principle engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Senior principle engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, senior principle engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $140,659 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, senior principle engineers earn a median annual income of $126,037 compared to $106,942 for senior principle engineers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $140,659 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $126,037 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $106,942 |
Senior principle engineer employment statistics
Most senior principle engineers work for a public in the technology industry.
Company size where senior principle engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior principle engineers work.
Senior principle engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 10% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 47% |
Senior principle engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the senior principle engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior principle engineers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Senior principle engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 50% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 2% |
Senior principle engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior principle engineers are technology, telecommunication and professional.
Senior principle engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 29% |
| Fortune 500 | 20% |
| Telecommunication | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Senior principle engineer turnover and employment statistics
Senior principle engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior principle engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior principle engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior principle engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.89% |
| 2011 | 4.17% |
| 2012 | 3.90% |
| 2013 | 3.52% |
| 2014 | 3.01% |
| 2015 | 2.38% |
| 2016 | 1.95% |
| 2017 | 2.07% |
| 2018 | 2.58% |
| 2019 | 2.26% |
| 2020 | 3.20% |
| 2021 | 2.82% |
Average senior principle engineer tenure
The average senior principle engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 330 senior principle engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior principle engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Senior principle engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior principle engineers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Principle Engineer | 3.67% | - |
| Nuclear Fuels Reclamation Engineer | 5.25% | 3,408 |
| Electrical Engineer | 6.39% | 68,536 |
| Senior Structural Designer | 7.54% | 47,653 |
| Absorption And Adsorption Engineer | 8.92% | 2,687 |
| Smelting Engineer | 10.43% | 3,371 |
| Environmental Planner | 12.89% | 30,227 |
Similar senior principle engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Fuels Reclamation Engineer | 5.25% | 3,408 |
| Electrical Engineer | 6.39% | 68,536 |
| Senior Structural Designer | 7.54% | 47,653 |
| Absorption And Adsorption Engineer | 8.92% | 2,687 |
| Smelting Engineer | 10.43% | 3,371 |
| Environmental Planner | 12.89% | 30,227 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior principle engineers
The most common foreign language among senior principle engineers is Turkish at 16.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 16.7% and French is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Turkish, 16.7%
- Japanese, 16.7%
- French, 16.7%
- Carrier, 16.7%
- Cantonese, 16.7%
- Other, 16.5%
Senior principle engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Turkish | 16.7% |
| Japanese | 16.7% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Carrier | 16.7% |
| Cantonese | 16.7% |
| Other | 16.5% |
